Announcing a strategic partnership that redefines industrial automation.
From plug-and-play industrial apps to fully orchestrated production environments, the future of automation is taking shape. Together, FLECS and Kubermatic deliver the tools to get there.
When it comes to modernizing production environments, complexity is often the biggest hurdle. That’s why FLECS and Kubermatic have partnered to deliver a future-ready solution that unites industrial app management with infrastructure orchestration. Whether you’re running a single production line or managing a global machine fleet, this partnership makes it easier than ever to take control of your automation stack.
Deploy Industrial Apps Instantly
Thanks to the native integration between FLECS and Kubermatic, users can now access over 70 curated automation apps and deploy them to their OT devices with just a few clicks. No manual configuration. No container headaches.
Apps for visualization, connectivity, logic control, analytics, and more are just one step away, enabling rapid rollout and experimentation across production environments.
This empowers teams to innovate faster while reducing engineering effort.
Build Your Own App Store
With FLECS, you’re not just installing apps: You’re building your own internal software platform and laying the foundation for a software-defined factory. Set up a dedicated App Store tailored to your organization. Host your own apps, control software versions, run vulnerability checks, and manage the full lifecycle of your automation stack.
This approach doesn’t just make your system more secure and flexible, it helps you transition toward a software-defined factory model, one that’s built for scale and speed.
Kubernetes Orchestration – Simplified
Kubermatic brings the full power of Kubernetes to industrial environments. But here’s the best part: FLECS makes it usable without IT complexity.
Using the FLECS Stack Wizard, your infrastructure is ready in minutes. Kubernetes clusters are automatically provisioned and managed by Kubermatic – so you can focus on your apps and machines, not YAML files.
Smarter Devices, Smarter Control
At the device level, FLECS Core ensures that even traditional OT hardware becomes smart. It allows devices to join managed clusters and receive app updates, configurations, and extensions – all remotely, securely, and without disrupting operations.
This creates a seamless and scalable architecture, from the smallest edge unit to a fully orchestrated, CI/CD-enabled factory.
This approach bridges the gap between IT and OT, empowering organizations to modernize at their own pace.
On-Prem, Cloud, or Both: You Choose
The solution supports all deployment modes: fully on-premise (no cloud needed), hybrid setups, or cloud-first strategies. No matter your infrastructure, you retain full control over your operations, data, and rollout pace.
For machine builders and operators, this means faster time-to-market, reduced downtime, and lower operational costs – all with the flexibility to grow as needed.
Whether you’re scaling a pilot project or digitizing global operations, this flexibility ensures your infrastructure is ready for tomorrow.
Conclusion:
This partnership is more than technical integration, it’s a blueprint for the next generation of industrial automation. App-centric, secure, scalable, and simple to use.
👉 Ready to modernize your production? Contact us today.
